Berty's Cottage Home Stay

De gastvrijheid van Hilda en Berty. Ze waren heel behulpzaam, stonden altijd voor je klaar. Regelden zaken voor je en checkten regelmatig in of alles in orde was. Iedere morgen verzorgden ze een zelfgemaakt ontbijt met regionale gerechten.

当初は、コロンボで1泊して翌朝に電車でジャフナに向かう予定でしたが、電車がまったく予約できず、飛行機がついた当日に夜行バスにのってジャフナに行きました。 宿から事前にチェックイン時間がいつになるか教えてほしいと連絡があり、そのときに、夜行バスで行くことを伝えると早朝の到着時の送迎と朝食、早めのチェックインを申し出てくれました。追加料金はかかりましたが適正な料金でした。 バスは5:30に着く予定でしたが、なんとかなり早めの4:00ごろ到着。その時間は、真っ暗でとても不安になりましたが、送迎のトゥクトゥクと合流でき、安心することができました。 このような手配を申し出てくれた宿に大変感謝しています。 ご夫妻が用意してくださった到着してすぐにいただいたミルクティーの味は忘れることができません。 ついた当日の朝を含めて朝食は3回食べましたが、毎回大変すばらしいジャフナ料理の朝食でした。 毎回内容を変えてくださいました。全て美味しく、毎回完食しました。 ジャフナ中心からは少し離れているので、移動はトゥクトゥクがおすすめです。 ご夫妻に、感謝いたします。

Clean property, big comfortable bedrooms with AC, huge typical breakfast. And VERY nice and helpful people

Equipment of bathroom pretty basic, but no big deal. Also, know that you have to walk a bit (30/40 min) to go to the center (fort, market...). Bedrooms were a bit dark

The hosts are really sweet and considered. They try to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The place is clean, the Sri Lankan breakfast amazing! Moreover they are also very willing to help you select activities can help you with planning your tours in Jaffna.

Nothing really, you only need to know that to enter en leave you need to exit 1 gates Berty and Hilde are happy to walk you out and or get you. This was not a problem at all for me!

Komfortables Homestay mit sehr freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Besitzern. Sie haben für uns alles organisiert 😊. alles hat super geklappt. Das Abendessen war hervorragend. Vielen Dank!

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Berty and Hilda are lovely people and very welcoming, and speak very good English. The place is comfortable and very clean. They organised a tuk tuk driver for us to visit Delft island. They gave good food recommendations. I would recommend this place if you are visiting Jaffna . Finally, Berty is a great cook serving an amazing breakfast

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Favorite place in Sri Lanka. We LOVED staying with Berty and Hilda. Super clean rooms, good location in Jaffna, and above all the kindest and most attentive owners who give you tons of tips and help on activities, and spoil you with delicious Sri Lankan food all day. Thank you for having us!

The property is in a peaceful location not far from the centre, the room was clean & comfortable. What makes this place special is the kind, attentive & incredibly helpful hosts. And the food was absolutely delicious. The breakfast egg curry I still think about! They have a regular tuk tuk driver who is available for short trips & a longer peninsular day tour, which I highly recommend. On leaving I took an early bus. The hosts provided a tasty take away breakfast & even contacted my next hosts to check where I should get down from the bus.

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Chambre très confortable et bien aménagée. C'était la première fois au Sri Lanka qu'il y avait des cintres pour pendre les vêtements au lieu d'être obligé de gérer sa valise au sol. Petit déjeuner et éventuellement dîner typiquement sri lankais et très bien préparés par les hôtes. Berty et Hilda étaient au petit soin, organisant tout, vérifiant régulièrement si tout allait bien.

Le seul défaut de cet hébergement est le manque d'accès à l'extérieur, pas de jardin ni même de fenêtres vitrées. Tout est caché par des rideaux et si vous voulez vous détendre après les visites c'est dans le lobby et à la lumière artificielle.

The breakfast is so delicious and it’s different every day so you get to taste different local dishes. The room is basic, but it has everything that you need. No mosquitos! The hosts are lovely people and super helpful.

Very nice/ good hosts. Lovely breakfast.

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Berty and Hilda’s place is a true gem. Ithe accommodations are simple and exceptionally clean, their service is above and beyond and the food is better than anything I ate the entire time I was in Sri Lanka.

Communication with the hosts was easy. The breakfast was exceptional.

Host molto gentili e disponibili nell’organizzarci al meglio la nostra permanenza e ad aiutarci in caso di necessità. Colazione fatta su richiesta nostra davvero favolosa ed abbondante! Pulizia della camera e bagno ottima, ci ha fatto piacere entrate e sentire profumo di pulito. Wi-Fi eccellente. Posizione ottima, 10/15 minuti a piedi dalla stazione di Jaffna.

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La propreté. L’accueil des hôtes et leur service.

Accueil chaleureux de nos hôtes, toujours bienveillants et soucieux qu il nous manque rien. Ils nous ont même envoyé un message avant notre arrivée. Chaque jour le petit déjeuner est copieux, différent et cuisiné avec passion.

Il faut savoir qu il n y a pas de vue sur l extérieur. Les rideaux sont continuellement fermés. Un rapport qualite prix le plus élevé de notre voyage au Sri Lanka.

Unser Aufenthalt bei Berty‘s Cottage war absolut fantastisch. Die Gastgeber sind unfassbar bemüht und hilfsbereit. Sie haben uns Tipps gegeben und uns bei der Organisation von Tuk-Tuk-Fahrten geholfen. Dabei waren sie jederzeit absolut zurückhaltend und niemals aufdringlich. Das Essen ist unglaublich gut, auch hier sind sie auf unsere Wünsche über ein gewöhnliches Maß hinaus eingegangen. Wir empfehlen diese Unterkunft auf jeden Fall uneingeschränkt weiter und würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Dass das Tor durch die Gastgeber geöffnet wird, stört wirklich überhaupt nicht. Eine Nachricht - und die beiden haben sich sofort darum gekümmert.

Die Zimmer sind zwar einfach eingerichtet, aber dafür wirklich makellos sauber. Was diesen Aufenthalt besonders gemacht hat, waren die unglaublich netten und hilfsbereiten Gastgeber. Sie hatten nicht nur viele tolle Tipps für die Umgebung, sondern haben uns auch spontan bei einem Arztbesuch geholfen und sogar bei der Organisation von Zugtickets unterstützt – das war unbezahlbar! Und das Frühstück war mit großem Abstand das beste, das wir auf unserer Reise hatten – frisch, vielfältig und mit viel Liebe zubereitet. Vielen, vielen Dank – wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen!

Man sollte wissen, dass man nur mit den Gastgebern durch das Tor raus und rein kommt

Home-made breakfast, every day with something typical and different Hosts really helpful and gave us suggestions to enjoy the city at the most

Clean and big rooms. Berty and his wife give recommendations on what to visit. Amazing breakfasts every morning to discover the local dishes.

Be aware that you need a sim card to contact them to get in the house so that they come open the door.

If you are looking for an authentic Jaffna homestay you will not do better than Berty’s cottage. Our hosts Hilda and Berty were just wonderful in every respect. Hilda is a wealth of knowledge about the local area and helped us to plan our days in Jaffna. Berty is a wonderful host and an incredible cook who made delicious breakfast. These varied each day and were delicious . The guest house was comfortable. Our rooms were spacious and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

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We were served delicious traditional Sri Lanka fare, better than the restaurants. Hosts Berty and Hilda were friendly and efficient in providing everything we needed, including Tuk-tuk transport, with excellent understanding of English The rooms were spacious, spotless and wonderfully cool. Our best accommodation in Sri Lanka so far

The meals were delicious traditional Sri Lankan fare and better than the restaurants. Hosts Berty and Hilda were friendly and efficient at organizing anything we needed, including Tuk-tuk transport, with good understanding of English. The rooms were spacious, spotless and wonderfully cool. Our best accommodation in Sri Lanka so far.

Realy nice host. They give us everyday a different lovely homemade breakfast. So nice. They organice if you like nice trips.

A very quiet location filled with lush green shade around and a well maintained garden with a variety of tropical plants. Easily accessible to the infrastructure, though not on the main road.

Peaceful guiet place close to downtown and restaurants

No hot water for showers. No toiletries

Berty and Hilda are outstandingly kind and helpful hosts. They know Jaffna very, very well and can advise you about everything. They are very happy to book reliable tuk-tuk drivers for you and will ensure that you get a good price. They both love their food and cook wonderful meals. If you have a favourite dish and give them some notice, they will cook it for you. We enjoyed fabulous crab and prawn curries. Hilda's Tamil style Dossas are to die for. Breakfasts served at Berty's Cottage are varied and wonderful. Portion sizes are huge - you will not go hungry. The Cottage is in a quiet residential road which is handy for reaching Nallur temple and other important Jaffna sites. Berty and Hilda go the extra mile - you will be sure to have a great time in Jaffna if you stay with them and they will help you with any problem you might encounter - they sorted out of friend's visa problem and made sure that we would be happy taking the bus to Trincomalee. Our room was spotlessly clean with lots of hanging space and was really spacious with comfortable beds. Berty and Hilda take security very seriously and are great at keeping mosquitoes out of the property.

Nothing really except the lack of a sunny outside place to lounge in. Would have preferred to have a hot shower and to have curtains that could be opened.

Very good. Berty and Hilda are very caring and lovely people. We definitely recommend their homestay.

Excellent breakfast - Hilda and Berty were able to cater to all my requests and the food was superb. Early starts were accomodated for and everything was prepared and served to a very high quality.

There were a few mosquitoes outside the property at night, which is prevalent in Jaffna. However, none inside and every effort was made to cater to the guest's comfort.

We really enjoyed our stay for four nights at Berty's Cottage. Both Berty and Hilda are delightful hosts who really care about their guests. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfasts were fantastic as was an evening meal on our last night expertly cooked by Berty and Hilda for us and our driver Jim. The house is immaculate and very clean, as were the linen and towels. Jaffna is an amazing place to visit and staying with Berty and Hilda made our visit perfect.

Everything was great.

Fantastic hosts. Gave us lots of advice. Organised our transport. The food was fabulous. They even made an evening meal for us and two other guests. Some of the best food we have had. The rooms were spotless.

Everything is excellent! Berty and Hilda are the most considerate and caring hosts ever. They really go out of their way to make sure you get the most out of your stay in Jaffna. They arranged for a tuk tuk to pick me up from the bus station, they helped me plan my itinerary, they provide a delicious breakfast, they gave me a tasty packed breakfast when I left early to catch a train, etc. etc. the room and bathroom was large, clean and cool I’m really pleased that I chose to stay there and do so again in the future.

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I booked this place for my parents and they loved their stay at Berty’s cottage. The owners handled everything easily and the meals were arranged well. They even arranged a tuk tuk for my parents for a reasonable price to go everywhere in Jaffna. My parents were more than satisfied.

Our hosts Berty and Hilda were wonderful. They helped us with our travel plans including making reservations for our express bus to Colombo as we only found out once in Jaffna that the trains no longer run to Colombo !! Breakfast was great -Sri Kankan food.

Hot water and natural light/windows with view of garden in the room would be good. Tuk Tuk drivers had problems finding the address, fortunately we had a phone with local sim so they could call Berty for directions.

Berty Cottages: A Home Stay Like No Other I discovered Berty Cottages through my aunt, though I booked via booking.com. From the moment I arrived, they went above and beyond—ensuring I had a trishaw from the bus station for my early morning arrival. The atmosphere was warm and homely, with casual conversations and complete transparency making the stay feel effortless. They even prepared meals of my choice and offered tea when they noticed I looked tired. Instead of knocking, they sent me a message when breakfast was ready—such thoughtful gestures. The delicious Jaffna food, paired with their incredible hospitality, made it a truly wonderful experience. Berty Cottages is the perfect place for a cozy, homely stay.

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Very comfortable and very clean. Berty and Hilda were excellent hosts - very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Highly recommend

Hello Ladies and Gentleman, I recently had the pleasure of staying at Berty's Cottage as a solo traveler, and I must say, I felt incredibly comfortable throughout my whole visit in Jaffna. Upon arrival, I was warmly welcomed by a lovely young couple who offered me a delicious cup of tea, which was a delightful touch. Even the process of paying was feeling featherlight. During my stay, I was quite busy with various activities, but I always looked forward to returning to my room in the evenings. The beds + blankets were exceptionally comfortable, and the air conditioning made for a perfect sleeping environment. I slept very well each night! The hosts were incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to ensure I had a pleasant experience. They prepared a fantastic breakfast for me each morning, and even woke up early to accommodate my early check-out request. Their hospitality truly made a difference. I really can recommend Berty's Cottage to anyone looking for a cozy and family-like atmosphere. If you’re seeking a welcoming place to stay, this is definitely the travel - spot for you! Greetings from germany

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We had a delightful experience at this hotel, largely thanks to the incredibly friendly couple who run it. They were exceptionally supportive and attentive, always ready to assist with anything we needed. The local breakfast was delicous, offering a tasty and satisfying start to each day. From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed and well taken care of. If you’re looking for a place with great service and a genuine, personal touch, this hotel is an excellent choice. We highly recommend it!

One small point to note: there is no doorbell at the entrance, so you need to contact the owners via WhatsApp each time you arrive at the gate for them to let you in.

The place is just a bit out of the polluted, noisy center in a quite place where you can enjoy the silence around you. The room was spotless and big. Berty and his wife are very kind and excellent host. They offer all their hospitality to make your stay wonderful. They help you find tuk tuk, restaurants and help you organise also trips around. We had a lovely srilankan breakfast...fantastic quality!

Everything was great!

Great location. Great room. Friendly people. Highly recommend.

Run by a friendly and attentive couple, the place was immaculate, providing a peaceful retreat without any disturbances. The highlight of our mornings was the delicious breakfast. This cottage is perfect for both foreigners and local families looking for a comfortable and welcoming place to stay. Highly recommended!

Berty and his wife are charming hosts and nothing is too much trouble for them. Their cooking is absolutely delicious - a delight to get enjoyed. The rooms are spacious and very clean. I had left my medicines in Colombo and Berty took me I to the pharmacy to have the replaced. Their ho e is situated in a very quiet area and you wake to the sound of a variety of birds. A very enjoyable and comfortable stay and I will definitely stay there again when I next return to Jaffna

Bertie & Hilda are the most fabulous host’s. They sent a tuk tuk to the station to collect us which was so welcome after a tiring trip. They were a wealth of information of what to do in the area & arranged a tuk tuk which was cheaper than if we sorted it out ourselves. They offered us coffee & the most delicious cake at no additional charge. Nothing was too much trouble & they kindly checked in on us to make sure that we had got to our next location safely.

There was nothing to dislike

Our stay at Berty’s Cottage was outstanding. Berty and Hilda are wonderful people really helpful with anything we needed, train, tuk tuk & tours before and after we arrived. Food was delicious as we requested genuine Sri Lankan and my husband got great cooking tips in the kitchen with dinner. They even packed our breakfast because we had a very early departure. The accommodation and their home is very clean and we felt welcome in all living areas. Thank you Berty and Hilda for a wonderful visit to Jaffna.

Berty was a very amicable, courteous host in his home. Right from the start he helped in arranging pick up from the airport & a warm welcome at his place. Room was simple but quiet, clean and comfortable. Location excellent. Breakfast was fresh and well prepared. He also helped in organising tours around Jaffna and taxi service to Colombo. If you are looking for simple yet comfortable homestay in Jaffna, Berty Cottage is a gem of a place sure to satisfy most guests.

No hot water but it was ok. Not an issue in warm Jaffna. Nothing else atall.

The owners were amazing, always on hand to provide, tea, coffee or cold drinks and arranged tours, tuk tuks and train tickets. The breakfast was probably the best breakfast I've had in Sri Lanka.

The hot water shower didn't work, however, as it was so hot outside, it didn't really matter

We really liked Betty’s Cottage and the owners were really nice. They booked our bus from Colombo to Jaffna which was a huge help, and they waited up until 4 am for us to arrive. We had only booked the place for the following night so they charged us half a day. The breakfast offered was fine, nothing to rave about. The WiFi is really good! The hosts are also nice and very dedicated to making sure we got everything we needed.

We didn’t like that we were always locked inside. To go in or out, Berty needs to walk you through two gates at all times. During one of the nights, my friend wanted to smoke and found out they had locked the door and there was no way out.

The hosts go above and beyond to please you and anticipate all of your needs, service is closer to a 5 star hotel then a guesthouse. The house is spotless, with private parking area. Room is big, bed is comfortable, a/c very powerful, fan is strong. Towels are soft and smell good. Breakfast is delicious and plentiful, we packed also for lunch nibbles and they gave extra water for the trip! Can't recommend enough!

It was the first time we didn't have hot water for this price range room, but the service compensated it. You can't open the windows for the mosquitoes so it can feel a bit locked in. Having 4 more rooms we were surprised we were given the one with shower leak but we didn't bother. All these were little things for us compared to the amazing stay we had at Berty's cottage!

We got a wonderful welcome from the very attentive couple who run Berty's Cottage. This guesthouse is in a quiet neighbourhood, but also close to the centre of town. We were very comfortable in our fairly big and spotlessly clean room. Breakfast was homemade Jaffna food (we were offered a choice between English or Jaffna breakfast) it was delicious! The WiFi works really well and Berty was really good at helping with our travel plans. Oh, we had mangoes picked from the huge tree in the garden, they were the best we have ever tasted!

This is a super nice place to stay. It is very safe and clean. The room is nice with clean bed linen and towel. AC worked also super. But the best thing is that Berty and his wife are very caring people. They helped me with all. And the homemade breakfast they offer is also very delicious. They even offered me a fresh mango juice from their own mango tree. It's like you visit your own family.

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